Dandruff

What dandruff?

Dandruff is a very common and annoying disorder. I can be caused by stress, an incorrect diet and the composition of the scalp, and it affects a lot of people.

With dandruff, small flaky white or yellowish scales can be observed on the scalp, often associated with redness and itching.

There are two main types of dandruff: greasy and dry.

-with greasy dandruff the small white or yellowish flakes remain attached to the scalp and make hair greasy;
-instead, with dry dandruff the scales detach from the scalp and can often be seen on the person’s shoulders.

Both greasy and dry dandruff improve in warm weather and usually disappear in summer.

Causes of dandruff

Dry skin is the main cause of dry dandruff, which, as mentioned above, has whitish scales that can be seen on the shoulders. Instead, greasy dandruff is mainly caused by seborrhoeic dermatitis. This form of dermatitis makes the scalp greasy and causes the formation of oily, yellowish scales.
Dandruff can also be caused by eczema of the scalp and Malassezia, a yeast that lives on the scalp.

Solution dandruff

In the case of itching or a burning sensation associated with dandruff, it is important to use the right shampoo that cleanses the scalp without being too aggressive.
The right shampoo has a skin purifying action that is helpful in preventing and treating dandruff, also in the case of seborrhoeic dermatitis, as it respects the physiological balance of the scalp and hair.